High School Workforce Initiative

Preparing students for life-career success through real-world employer engagement and individualized career guidance.

Who This Initiative Is For

  • LEAD Training partners with high schools to deliver career exploration, employability skill development, and individualized student support that connects education to real-world opportunities. Through embedded programming and strong employer partnerships, LEAD expands career readiness without adding burden to school staff.

  • The High School Workforce Initiative connects employers with local students through authentic, hands-on experiences that build future talent pipelines. LEAD serves as the bridge between schools and industry, making it easy for employers to engage through tours, job shadowing, projects, internships, and pre-apprenticeships.

  • The High School Workforce Initiative is LEAD Training’s flagship workforce development program, designed to address gaps in life-career readiness while strengthening regional talent pipelines. Through scalable partnerships with schools and employers, LEAD delivers measurable improvements in student outcomes and post-graduation success.

    • Served 2,500+ students in the 2024–25 school year

    • 400+ students received one-on-one career coaching

    • 250+ students secured jobs or internships in 2024–25

Work With Us

How the Initiative Works

School Partnership & Needs Assessment

Employer Engagement & Experiential Learning

Career Coaching & Skill Development

Post-Graduation Pathways

Impact & Outcomes

2,500+

High schools students served through HSWI

500+

Employer partners across the region

25+

School partners across the region

From Our Partners

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From Our Partners 〰️

  • “LEAD Training’s High School Workforce Initiative has made it easy for us to connect with enthusiastic, motivated students while building meaningful relationships with local schools. Their commitment to bridging the gap between employers and students has helped us engage talent and strengthen our workforce pipeline.”

    — Michelle Futrell
    Vice President of Human Resources, Pioneer Glazing

  • “LEAD Training has been instrumental in preparing our students for success beyond high school. Through career coaching, job fairs, and skill-building workshops, students gain real-world experience, confidence, and exposure to career paths they may not have previously considered. LEAD’s support in coordinating work-based learning experiences and college visits has helped students develop a clearer vision for their future.”

    — Libby Styles, Curriculum Director, Princeton City Schools